Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Fajardo, PR

Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology" physician in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. His current practice location is 311 Ave General Valero, Suite A, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 782-4002.

Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 007437) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1912013624.

Contact Information

Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito, MD
311 Ave General Valero, Suite A,
Fajardo, PR 00738-4843
(956) 782-4002
(956) 782-4004

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology
Location311 Ave General Valero, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912013624
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921277245
  • Enrollment ID: I20160822001854

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912013624NPI-NPPES
115831302MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology J7954 (Texas)Secondary
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology 007437 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentro Medico Del Turabo Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710107883
PECOS PAC ID: 9335051952
Enrollment ID: O20080212000105

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito, MD
311 Ave General Valero,
Fajardo, PR 00738-4843

Ph: (787) 655-2335
Dr Jose Ruben Fernandez Brito, MD
311 Ave General Valero, Suite A,
Fajardo, PR 00738-4843

Ph: (956) 782-4002

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